Thiago Mendes — season analysis
Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro (Brazil), aged 33, is the creative hub of Vasco DA Gama (Brasileirão Serie A) in 2026/27: the numbers below show a player who makes others score. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 3 goals plus 1 assist from 22 matches, 4 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,853 minutes on the pitch, or 0.15 goals per 90 minutes and 0.19 goal involvements per 90. He has started 22 of those matches.
He creates chances too, with 39 key passes and 90% passing accuracy. He has attempted 17 shots (47% finding the frame) and converts 18% of them. In one-on-ones he completes 63% of his dribbles.
He wins 56% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 8 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 6.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
Our records track Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro back to the 2019/20 season across 2 campaigns. In that time he has scored 3 league goals in the competitions we cover, with his best return of 3 coming in 2026/27.